She does advice dogs in the affected areas of the Midwest to get it. She says the best way to prevent the spread of such illnesses is through hand washing.  While humans cannot contract dog flu, it can be spread on their hands or clothing up to 24 hours after exposure to an infected dog.

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Tracy Woodard from InTown Cares (left) and Lauren Hopper from Mercy Care organization work with residents at the Copperton Street encampment in August 2024. 
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